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P105 WAX

1997 Ford Maverick

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,053 mi
Last recorded170,053 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Maverick113,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 WAX
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 170,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 157,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear sill corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 157,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear sill corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 152,896 miles

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front upper ball joint boot split

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2011 152,896 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front upper ball joint boot split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2010 143,833 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge.

rear chassis rails rusting.

rear sections of both doorsils corroding.

rear sections of exhaust system corroding.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 143,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre low on edge.

rear chassis rails rusting.

rear sections of both doorsils corroding.

rear sections of exhaust system corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 138,697 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 138,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front shocks feeling slightly soft.

offside front tyre very low on edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 131,467 miles

some play in offside front upper swivel joint.

steering link rod (offside to nearside) has play in both ball joints.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 131,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some play in offside front upper swivel joint.

steering link rod (offside to nearside) has play in both ball joints.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,500 miles

some play in steering system joints.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 121,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

some play in steering system outer arm joints.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,522 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding.

hand brake effort near limit.

offside front anti-roll bar link wearing.

some play in front hubs

some play in steering.

How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?

Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,678
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
19,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,070
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,752
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 10,520
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,115
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 6,803
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P105 WAX is a 1997 Ford Maverick in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 113,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Maverick fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P105 WAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Maverick typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Maverick is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P105 WAX is a 1997 Ford Maverick, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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